Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Dinner, Belly-Dancing Show, and Nighttime Views

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Experience the magic of Istanbul at night with a Bosphorus cruise. Enjoy a delicious dinner, mesmerizing belly-dancing show, and breathtaking views of the city’s iconic landmarks.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Blue Mosque - Seen from the boat
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue
znik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Dolmabahce Palace - From the boat
Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110.000 m² area and…

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Live entertainment
Dinner
In-vehicle air conditioning
Beverages (local beers, spirits and soft drinks)

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Imported drinks

Additional Information

Embark on an evening cruise in Istanbul along the picturesque Bosphorus Strait. Delight in a delicious dinner and an entertainment program featuring Anatolian folklore and belly dancing. Traverse the waters on a route showcasing mesmerizing nighttime views of Istanbul’s premier sights. Enjoy your meal and drinks as you sail past the illuminated Blue…

Location

Dentur Avrasya Kabataş İskelesi

Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi

Boat will be ready from 19:00 at Kabatas Dentur Port, behind the petrol ofisi station

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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(96 Ratings)

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Halime_e

Apr 1, 2019

amazing! loved it ! - me and my partner went on 30.03.2019 and we love every moment of it. The journey was lovely, the food was great and the entertainment was great! would definitely recommend.

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Kayleigh

Feb 23, 2019

Best Bosphorus Cruise with Entertainment in Istanbul! - I did two Turkish night cruises whilst in Istanbul and this one was by far the best! The boat was spacious, modern and it had different levels both inside and out. The dinner was good. However the entertainment was sensational. Classic Turkish dances mixed with modern entertainment. The audience was engaged at all times and the performers were very talented. The tables were positioned so it was easy for everyone to see. The transfers were also efficient. Definitely the best form of evening entertainment in Istanbul!

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Zeeshan

Jun 30, 2018

Was interesting initially but a little... - Was interesting initially but a little stretched and got a little boring in the end.

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Balwant_s

Jun 24, 2018

The cruise is excellent as you get a... - The cruise is excellent as you get a splendid view of the illuminated monuments and buildings of Istanbul after sunset . The dance performance is reasonable . Food quality can be improved especially the breads which did not appear to be fresh .

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Maheshn_r

May 31, 2018

Good cruise though a bit crowded and... - Good cruise though a bit crowded and average dining choices.

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Yatish

Mar 4, 2018

Bosphorus River Cruise - We booked a tour on River Bosphorus that is a famous attraction of the visit. The river separates Istanbul from Europe to Asia. We booked online. The food was average and cultural shows and dances good. The staff was not friendly. The dances were confined to the centre of the boat. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SELECT YOUR SEAT. This facility is not available online and there is no provision of seat selection on arrival since they appear to have pre selected. So please do book it through a local agent and ask for seat in centre area. You can also bargain hard. Beware of Syrian refugees near the boat who are very persistent in begging, using children!!

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Amit_k

May 20, 2024

Average - Average food... Belly dance begins around 10.30pm and lasts for 1 hr. From 8.30pm to 10.30pm food and alcohol is served as per the option selected. Nothing extra ordinary in this tour.

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Jaco-pierre

Apr 18, 2018

Fun evening on the river - Due to the heavy traffic the shuttle arrived early to ensure we were not late. The organizing was good. The waiter if staff was great, the food was good and the wines and beer, plenary. Overall a highlight of the trip.

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Deepak

Aug 27, 2018

Mehta - Very over rated, highly commercialized. Scheduled departure was 20:20 but the boat did not leave until 21:10. Costs can vary from agent to agent. I paid US $ 92, which includes pick up and drop from and to hotel. They ask for you hotel details while booking. After you have booked your confirmation can come with a note informing you that your hotel is not in the city limits so pls find your way to the pier. For a first time visitor this can be very daunting although most taxi drivers know the city well and the ride can vary in cost depending on what route the taxi driver takes. So watch out for tour operator, I took the one which was recommended by TripAdvisor. Once the pier is reached the boat is easy to find. But apart identifying its highly over rated. Very poor seating arrangement, table meant for six people had seat eight, very tight squeeze with no room left to maneuver. All 4 people had to get up and move out for last one to visit the toilet. Air conditioning was very poor / inadequate consider the tour operator had people packed in like sardines. Salads and starters were pre laid very unprofessionally. Alcoholic beverages were unlimited but that is probably the reason for price difference. The open upper decks are highly recommended as that’s where it really happens. By the time you have had a couple of drinks every thing begins to look different and one stops looking at short comings. Istanbul is blessed with natural beauty and the cruise by itself is A Must but for cold food and very poorly organized trip.

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Yvonne

Jul 15, 2018

Avoid this tour. This was a... - Avoid this tour. This was a disappointment. We arrived with the tour company's van pick up service. Dinner was unorganized and cold. You feel like you are eating at the high school cafeteria. The dancing show starts after dinner service and you have to go upstairs. Unless you are lucky enough to get in the front row, you can see nothing. The belly dancer must needs lessons, all in all, a big disappointment and not worth the money.

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From $73

up to 9 guests

1 Adult